Q I’ve been invited to a party on a Friday night. The problem is that I’ve already entered a 10-miler on the following Sunday, and it’s one I’ve trained hard for so that I can get a personal best. Can I drink alcohol on Friday and still run well

Getty ImagesImbibing copious amounts of alcohol over the Christmas period is for many as venerable a festive tradition as scoffing mince pies or arguing over what to watch on telly. And runners, while more body conscious than most, like to kick back

Q I have recently discovered that when I’m training and racing hard I end up suffering from a terrible sore throat. I eat a well balanced diet, take multi-vitamins and have tried echinacea. Should I take antibiotics, cut down on the alcohol – I don

whole-grain, rather than refined-grain products keeps waistlines trim. Research suggests that refined-grain eaters have larger waistlines – possibly related to a lower fibre intake and its impact on controlling body fat. Easy on the alcohol Studies show

and memory loss. In 2003, a review of studies showed that while heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of a stroke, moderate consumption may lower it. The recommended daily intake for athletes is 500ml (just under one pint) for men and 250ml (just under

prothrombin and fibrinogen, which are needed to ensure adequate blood clotting.The most common reasons behind damage to the liver are obesity and alcohol or drug use – drugs range from simple paracetamol through to many other types of therapeutic agent, which

at a time. I'm sure this was why I had loads left in the tank for the last 6 miles.Celebrating by at last being able to have alcohol again, and having a relaxing weekend this weekend in a spa!Index of all quotesNext quote

Go on – ask me how I’m doing in my new, saintly lifestyle. Fine – I’m doing just great. Not a drop of alcohol has passed my lips in three months, nor a single cup of coffee or tea. No harmless creature has laid down its life to feed me (apart from a

’ll be okay. So I began to look for my spinach.I wasn’t as smart as Popeye. I figured that caffeine, alcohol and nicotine would work just fine. Whenever I was in trouble, I reached for one of those. It sort of worked. Caffeine made me feel stronger, alcohol

caffeine and alcohol, which contribute to dehydration.You don’t know what to eat Simple: stick to tried-and-tested foods, avoiding seafood and spicy food. Aim for slightly more carbohydrate and slightly less fat than usual on the day before the race, but it